H60.40 – Cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of external ear

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H60.40
Code
H60.40 (claims format: H6040)
Description
Cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
8. Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95)
Block
H60-H62 Diseases of external ear
Parent codes
H60 › H60.4

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H60.4 – Cholesteatoma of external ear

Applicable to:
  • Keratosis obturans of external ear (canal)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • cholesteatoma of middle ear (H71.-)
  • recurrent cholesteatoma of postmastoidectomy cavity (H95.0-)

Related codes in H60.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H60.40?

H60.40 is the ICD-10-CM code for cholesteatoma of external ear, unspecified ear, in the block H60-H62 (Diseases of external ear).

Is H60.40 a billable code?

Yes. H60.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H60.40 belong to?

It belongs to category H60 – Otitis externa.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.